Best Top Washington High Schools

Washington State is ranked top ten, coming in on number 8, nation wide for best public high schools (US News & World Report, ranking based on Advanced Placement (AP) exams). Top 100 best public high schools in the state of Washington are ranked as follows:

High Schools City Ranking Enrollment College Readiness

International Schools Bellevue #10 509 100%

International Kirkland #29 381 89.3%

Community

Newport High Bellevue #72 1626 70.2%

Bellevue High Bellevue #78 1361 68.2%

Steering Clear of Surprises

Having a smooth purchasing experience for anyone involved is utmost important to an already stressful process. Knowing the events which can influence a housing purchase can eliminate unnecessary headaches, drama, and unexpected surprises. So, plan ahead by taking assessment of important family events, holidays, time differences, business hours, transport, and closures.

Check county court house closure dates as they may differ from county to county. Why is it necessary to know court house closure dates you may ask? When a transaction or a sale “closes” it is recorded at the county court house. If it is not recorded, the sale cannot close, property ownership cannot be transferred, and the new to be owner cannot move in.

Check banking hours and closure dates. During the lending process some funds may require documentation (i.e. uncommon deposits or withdraws over $1,000) and some others lack documentation may need to be "seasoned" (a given length of time where funds of $1,000 or more stay put until they no longer appear as a deposit or a withdrawal).

Check any and all business office hours and closures affiliated with your purchases.

Holidays & Closures

Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday......Monday Jan 18, 2010

President's Day....................................Monday Feb 15, 2010

Memorial Day.....................................Monday May 31, 2010

Independence Day...............................Monday Jul 05, 2010

Labor Day...............................................Monday Sep 6, 2010

Columbus Day.......................................Monday Oct 11, 2010

Veteran's Day....................................Thursday Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving...............................Thu-Fri Nov 25 & 26, 2010

Christmas.......................................Fri-Sat Dec 24 & 25, 2010

New Year's Eve........................................Friday Dec 31, 2010

New Year's Day........................................Saturday Jan 1, 2011

Redmond Washington Condo Sales

Available Redmond Condominiums

Summary Price:

Minimum: $103,000

Maximum: $635,000

Average: $283,220

Median: $259,990

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Pending Redmond Condos, under contract within the past 6 months

Summary Price:
Minimum: $150,000
Maximum: $504,990
Average: $278,110
Median: $256,900

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Sold Redmond Condominiums within the past 6 months

Summary Price:
Minimum: $96,000
Maximum: $540,000
Average: $301,377
Median: $318,000

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Bellevue Washington Home Sales Stats

Bellevue Single Family Homes (SFR) Sales for the past 6 months

Summary Price:

Minimum: $235,000

Maximum: $4,735,598

Average: $672,071

Median: $568,900

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Bellevue Condominium Sales for the past 6 months

Summary Price:
Minimum: $126,000
Maximum: $2,349,000
Average: $370,986
Median: $315,000

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Redmond Washington Real Estate Report

Redmond Home Inventory

Summary Price:
Minimum: $135,000
Maximum: $4,280,000
Average: $729,282
Median: $601,957

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Redmond Homes gone Pending, in contract, in the past 6 month

Summary Price:
Minimum: $265,290
Maximum: $4,450,000
Average: $572,036
Median: $522,500

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Redmond Homes Sold in the past 6 months

Summary Price:
Minimum: $122,990
Maximum: $2,000,000
Average: $535,177
Median: $500,000

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A Grasshopper or an Ant?

When it comes to emergency preparation how many of us resort to Aesop's grasshopper's attitude about last minute preparation hoping to escape unexpected emergencies? We are continually bombarded with the hype of global warming that some of us are thinking this warming will negate the cold front which seemingly is creeping our way. We say to ourselves, we'll get by and if we can't our city leaders will find a way...hmmm.

I believe if we haven't learnt from pervious disasters how common place the lack of "immediate" responsiveness from our governing leaders, road crews, power companies, and even telephone companies can be, we need to re-assess our priorities and take upon ourselves a attitude of self-reliance. Pointing figures aren't going to resolve our immediate needs in an emergency, it will only create an inversion of harden feelings and render our power of choice limited.

It seems like a dream since we had our last snow dump here in Redmond Washington. Was it a surprise? Well, no. I think the weather report warned us of its coming but inconsistent weather reporting tend to fall on belabored ears that have gone deaf. Like most of the residence here, I was caught unprepared. The store ran out of snow shovels! But fortunately we had power.

If you aren’t ready for winter, it would be a great time to start soon. Here are some ideas to help you get started:

1. Have water enough to last you more than two weeks, ideally 3 months would be best.

2. Foods
a. have canned and/or dry foods storage as in some cases power outage will spoil fresh foods.
b. store foods you'll likely eat or enjoy eating, you may want to consider some snacks. I find myself wanting to snack when I'm worried or not really hungry but have nothing better to do.
c. candies

3. Light supplies
a. extra supplies of batteries
b. candles
c. matches or fuel lighters
d. oil lamps, use with caution and wisdom as they give off gaseous fumes and often times ventilation is necessary.
e. wood, if you have wood burning fireplaces

4. Service of Utilities
a. diligently clean your furnace filters, monthly is ideal
b. service your roof, water heater, and insulate your pipes

5. First Aid Kit

6. Games Anyone?
During a black out incident, I found time was my companion and boredom wasn't far behind. In winter, day light is short which leave some of us more time to sleep, read or play games. It is a good idea to have some playing cards readily accessible and any other games that help pass the time away; a good time to build relationships also.

7. Traveling?
a. have water to last you for three days in case you get stuck.
b. warm blanket, non-cotton preferable
c. emergency kits, of course
d. car cell phone charger
e. non-perishable foods and snacks
f. portable games, if any to keep you sane and occupied
g. emergency numbers

Toys for Tots

Make a Difference!

Bring new unwrapped toys to the Marines & have your pictures taken with them & their Humvee!

Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Bella Bottega Shopping Center

8862 161st Ave NE, Suite 103

Redmond, WA 98052

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